Dongming County

Dongming County
东明县
Tungming
County
Dongming is located in Shandong
Dongming
Dongming
Location of the seat in Shandong
Coordinates: 35°17′N 115°05′E / 35.283°N 115.083°E / 35.283; 115.083
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceShandong
Prefecture-level cityHeze
Area
[1]
 • Total
1,370 km2 (530 sq mi)
Elevation
60 m (197 ft)
Population
 (2019)[2]
 • Total
748,600
 • Density550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal Code
274500
Websitewww.dmzf.gov.cn
Dongming County
Traditional Chinese東明縣
Simplified Chinese东明县
Literal meaningeastern brightness
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinDōngmíng Xiàn
Wade–GilesTung-ming Hsien

Dongming County in Heze Prefecture is the westernmost county of Shandong Province in the People's Republic of China. It borders Henan Province to the west across the Yellow River. Dongming County had a population of 677,563 in 1999.

History

Most of Dongming County formerly formed part of Yuanqu County, which was abolished in the 12th century after a Yellow River flood destroyed its county seat. In the early 20th century, the county was part of Zhili. Later, the area came under the jurisdiction of Henan. From April 1963, the county became part of Shandong.[3] Within Yuanqu County, the town of Zhuzao (煮栆城, Zhǔzǎochéng) was located within present-day Dongming County.

Administrative divisions

Dongming County includes seven towns, six townships,[4] one provincial economic and technical development zone, and 389 administrative villages.

Towns
  • Chengguan (城关镇)
  • Dongmingji (东明集镇)
  • Liulou (刘楼镇)
  • Luquan (陆圈镇)
  • Matou (马头镇)
  • Sanchunji (三春集镇)
  • Datun (大屯镇)
Townships
  • Wushengqiao Township (武胜桥乡)
  • Caiyuanji Township (菜园集乡)
  • Xiaojing Township (小井乡)
  • Shawo Township (沙窝乡)
  • Changxingji Township (长兴集乡)
  • Jiaoyuan Township (焦园乡)

Demographics

The population in 1999 was 677,563.[5]

Climate

Climate data for Dongming (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 18.4
(65.1) 		24.1
(75.4) 		27.8
(82.0) 		32.6
(90.7) 		38.3
(100.9) 		40.9
(105.6) 		41.6
(106.9) 		36.8
(98.2) 		36.6
(97.9) 		34.4
(93.9) 		27.7
(81.9) 		21.1
(70.0) 		41.6
(106.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 4.7
(40.5) 		8.8
(47.8) 		14.9
(58.8) 		21.3
(70.3) 		26.8
(80.2) 		32.0
(89.6) 		32.0
(89.6) 		30.5
(86.9) 		27.0
(80.6) 		21.6
(70.9) 		13.4
(56.1) 		6.6
(43.9) 		20.0
(67.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) −0.5
(31.1) 		3.1
(37.6) 		8.9
(48.0) 		15.1
(59.2) 		20.7
(69.3) 		25.8
(78.4) 		27.3
(81.1) 		25.8
(78.4) 		21.2
(70.2) 		15.3
(59.5) 		7.6
(45.7) 		1.4
(34.5) 		14.3
(57.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −4.3
(24.3) 		−1.2
(29.8) 		3.9
(39.0) 		9.7
(49.5) 		15.1
(59.2) 		20.3
(68.5) 		23.3
(73.9) 		22.1
(71.8) 		16.7
(62.1) 		10.5
(50.9) 		3.2
(37.8) 		−2.4
(27.7) 		9.7
(49.5)
Record low °C (°F) −17.3
(0.9) 		−15.3
(4.5) 		−9.4
(15.1) 		−2.1
(28.2) 		4.2
(39.6) 		11.8
(53.2) 		16.7
(62.1) 		10.3
(50.5) 		4.1
(39.4) 		−2.1
(28.2) 		−16.5
(2.3) 		−15.1
(4.8) 		−17.3
(0.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 7.5
(0.30) 		11.9
(0.47) 		17.3
(0.68) 		32.8
(1.29) 		50.4
(1.98) 		68.7
(2.70) 		154.9
(6.10) 		121.3
(4.78) 		70.6
(2.78) 		30.4
(1.20) 		26.5
(1.04) 		8.2
(0.32) 		600.5
(23.64)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 3.2 3.8 3.9 5.2 6.2 7.6 11.2 9.4 7.3 5.8 4.7 2.9 71.2
Average snowy days 3.1 2.9 0.9 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.9 2.1 10.1
Average relative humidity (%) 66 63 61 66 67 64 79 83 78 70 70 68 70
Mean monthly sunshine hours 134.0 141.8 187.3 212.0 230.2 215.5 183.8 175.0 167.4 168.9 148.7 138.8 2,103.4
Percent possible sunshine 43 46 50 54 53 50 42 42 46 49 49 46 48
Source: China Meteorological Administration[6][7]

References

  1. ^ 最新人口信息 www.hongheiku.com (in Chinese). hongheiku. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  2. ^ 最新人口信息 www.hongheiku.com (in Chinese). hongheiku. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  3. ^ "东明县历史沿革_区划地名网".
  4. ^ "济宁市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org" (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
  5. ^ National Population Statistics Materials by County and City - 1999 Period, in China County & City Population 1999, Harvard China Historical GIS
  6. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  7. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 12 August 2023.